“With Empowerly’s help, I crafted an application that truly stood out. I wouldn’t be at Duke without them.”
— Jordan, admitted to Duke University
“Empowerly helped me see the big picture, from test prep to scholarships. They believed in me.”
— Brielle, admitted to NCCU
“They worked with me to find the best path forward—even starting at Durham Tech was a smart choice for my goals.”
— Taylor, attending Durham Technical Community College
Empowerly supports Durham students with college counseling, essay reviews, application strategy, and career-aligned planning from high school onward.How is Empowerly different from other college counseling services?
We offer access to former admissions officers and a team of experts who deliver data-backed advice and one-on-one support at every stage.
Our counselors understand the educational landscape in Durham and help students tailor their applications to reflect local experiences and academic strengths.
Students are paired with writing coaches who provide structured guidance—from brainstorming to final edits—ensuring their personality and goals shine through.
Absolutely. We offer expert tutoring, personalized study schedules, and practice resources to maximize scores and confidence.
Simply book a consultation with a Durham-based Empowerly counselor to discuss how we can guide your college journey.
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Milan always had a creative mind for problem-solving. During the summer before his sophomore year, his mother asked him to help bring heavy groceries from the garage, and he wondered how he could move them more quickly and efficiently. He researched, designed, and assembled an autonomous robot from scratch using materials around his house, including a hoverboard and commercial off-the-shelf electronic products. The robot he created has become a helpful addition to mundane household tasks.
After joining Empowerly, with the help of his counselor, Milan was able to bridge the connections between autonomous vehicles, software development, and his concerns about food supplies with the world’s growing population. Milan applied and was accepted as an intern with the Autonomy Testbed for Exploration Research and Simulation (OceanWATERS) software team with NASA during the summer before his senior year.
He spent the semester working with engineers, developing new simulations that could help astronauts use autonomous landers on a planet like Mars or aid farmers in avoiding injury by having them use robots to perform potentially dangerous tasks.
Milan’s dedication to making our world more manageable earned him an acceptance to Rice University, one of his dream schools.